The Art of Being a McCall Girl

~By wawame…

Like yesterday’s fads and tomorrow’s trends, actors come and go as quickly as fashions change.  Who you admired in your youth is not necessarily who you admire as an adult.  But, on rare occasions, there are those actors who make an indelible impression.  They light up our screens and fulfill our fantasizes, all while burning their way into our hearts.  Rarely does an actor achieve such status, much less invoke a following that spans the life of their career.  Those who do are rare, and Stephen Nichols is indeed rare.  We want him on our screens.  We want him to give us yet another character that will equal the iconic status of the anti-hero Steven Earl Johnson and of the dark Prince known as Stefan Cassadine.  What we want is… Tucker McCall.

Acting is business.  Soap operas are businesses.  For a business to be successful, there must a demand for a product.  For a soap opera character to be successful there must be a demand for that character.  It doesn’t matter if you love or hate the character.  The Powers that Be don’t care.  All they want is for you to feel ‘intensely’ about the character and their show.  If you want that character on your screen, for whatever reason, then you must make your demands known.  Those in charge won’t know if you don’t tell them.  If you are not sure how to get that point across, then allow us to share with you… The Art of Being a McCall Girl.

~Sport a Banner:  Easy enough.  If you post on any of the soap boards, display a Tucker McCall and/or Stephen Nichols banner in your signature.  It does speak volumes.

~Post on the Boards:  Not as easy as it sounds, considering most are only comfortable with the one, two, or three soap boards they are familiar with.  Make a point to venture out.  The more places you post, the better the chances are that TPTB will see your interest in Stephen and in Tucker.

~Leave a Comment:  When you read an article about the actor or the character, leave a comment.  When the writers of these articles or blogs see an increase in comments, chances are they are more apt to continue reporting on that actor or character.  Comments show interest, so be sure to show everyone who reads just how interested you are in Stephen and Tucker.  TPTB notice it, too.  Good places to start are in the Y&R recap sections at www.soaps.com and www.soapnet.com 

~YouTube:  Believe it or not, TPTB do pay attention to the ratings and comments left on YouTube.  You’ve heard on the news of how many hits a certain clip has received.  Popularity is measured by the amount of views and ratings.  You can start with the McCallGirls channel here:  McCALLGIRLS YOUTUBE CHANNEL

~IMDB Page:  Visit, and visit often.  There is a popularity rating on every actor’s IMDB page.  When that rating is up, it shows interest in that actor.  TPTB have been known to check for those ratings.  Bookmark and visit daily.  IMDB

~Write the Show:  Send in a letter, a postcard, or both.  Even if you print out something on your computer, or use a letterhead that promotes your favorite character, just make sure you write a personal note to go along with it.  It’s the personal remarks that carry the most weight.  You can find contact information here:  CONTACTS

~Write and Email the Mags:  Be sure to write and/or email the soap magazines and tell them how much you admire Stephen Nichols/Tucker McCall.  Make sure you tell them why.  Keep it short and sweet while cutting straight to the chase.  Who knows?  Your note might just end up in print!  Postal and email addresses can be found here:  CONTACTS

~Vote in the Polls:  Sure, some are easily spammed, but the ones running them know that.  They can read the repetitive ISP’s, so they know when votes count and when they don’t.  Your vote will count, so be sure to take the time and vote.  Two weeklies to keep in mind are:  SOD – Hot Off The Net Poll  and CBS SOAPS IN DEPTH – Readers Poll.

~Talk about the Character/Show:  When you post on boards or send in your postcards and letters, it’s your involvement in their ‘product’ that TPTB look for.  Mention what you like about the character, or what you don’t like.  The same holds true with the show in general.  Make your investment in their product clear, just as you make your investment in your favorite actor clear.  Feedback is important, so make it count.

~Have Fun:  It’s great to have Stephen Nichols back on our screens.  Have fun and enjoy the talents of daytime’s finest actor!

Remember, there is more than one way to show your support.  Positive PR is worth its weight in gold.  If you talk, someone will listen.  So, let’s get mentioned, and let’s get heard.  McCall Girls know what they want, and what we want is more Stephen Nichols as Tucker McCall.